The Irish Green Building Council is very honored to have picked up a win for the Green NGO of the Year.
Archives for February 2018
New study shows strong demand for energy efficient mortgages
New study shows strong demand for energy efficient mortgages
Pioneering banks prepare to pilot energy efficiency mortgages
The Irish Green Building Council has launched today (12th Feb.) ground-breaking new proposals for a European ‘energy efficiency mortgage’ scheme, which pioneering banks and buildings experts are preparing to pilot.
European Policy Update January 2018
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s January 2018 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. Energy and Environment in 2018 – Key Dates in 2018 This year looks set to be a progressive year for European energy and environment policy as further […]
European Policy Update July 2017
Council Finalise Position on the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive On 26th June, the EU Council agreed their position on a proposal for the revised Energy Efficiency Directive (EED) and the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). The agreements of these positions will enable the start of negotiations with the European […]
European Policy Update December 2017
Scramble to Finalise Energy Performance of Buildings Directive before Christmas On 4 December, Estonia, the current EU presidency holder, called off discussions between the European Commission, Parliament and Council to finalise the recast of the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EPBD). It was hoped that the talks would lead to a final agreement on the […]
European Policy Update October 2017
Member Policy Update Welcome to the Europe Regional Network’s October 2017 Policy Update, providing GBC members with the latest news on all things relating to European green building policy. Guidance Note on Accounting Treatment for Energy Performance Contracts Published On 22 September, Eurostat published a guidance note about the accounting treatment of energy performance contracts. […]